Montana Newscasts

Montanans speak out after President Obama announces an ambitious carbon reduction plan. We'll also hear from new UM men's basketball's head coach Travis DeCuire. And Corrections Officer Landee Holloway talks about the challenges facing former Prisoners as they re-enter society.

State officials improve computer security after a health department server is hacked. We'll also tell you about a murder-suicide near Superior. And on "Campaign Beat", our weekly political analysis program, news director Sally Mauk talks with Lee Newspaper reporters Chuck Johnson and Mike Dennison about the effectiveness of attack ads - and the importance of voting in next week's primary election.

State investigators have been called in to investigate two deaths near Superior. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye has an update on the effort to reach a controversial water compact agreement on the Flathead Reservation. And in our feature interview, General Manager William Marcus talks with News Director Sally Mauk, who is wrapping up her last week at Montana Public Radio.

Governor Bullock proposes funding of early childhood education. We'll also tell you how former Governor Brian Schweitzer stands to make a lot of money from the sale of some mining claims. And in our feature interview, reporter Edward O'Brien profiles three of the five Republican candidates for the U.S. House.

Montana Tribal Leaders say Indian Health Service is not providing needed health care. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye looks at the impact of a Flathead abortion clinic being closed. And in our feature interview, reporter Edward O'Brien talks with Clark Fork River advocates about clean-up of the old Smurfit-Stone Mill site.

Montanans turn out to remember and honor those who serve and have given the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. We'll also take you to a whitewater festival in Bigfork. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Whitney Williams - who's dad, Pat served 18 years as Montana's representative in the US House. Her mom, Carol, wielded significant power in the state legislature.

A Helena woman dies in a one-vehicle rollover. We'll also tell you about how Montana's Veterans Affairs' system compares to other VA facilities around the country. And on "Campaign Beat" our weekly political analysis program, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Lee Newspaper reporters Chuck Johnson and Mike Dennison about the latest campaign ads featuring women who have been victims of violence.

Montana landowners will be able to kill up to 100 wolves a year under a new proposal. Flathead Reporter Katrin Frye gives us a tour of some edible plants. And in our feature story, reporter Edward O'Brien profiles the candidates in Missoula's Democratic primary for sheriff.

Four couples sue to overturn Montana's ban on gay marriage. We'll also tell you about a Missoula man's plea of not guilty to killing a German exchange student. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks issues with Senator John Walsh.

Fire scientists warn of more megafires as the climate changes. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye tells us about a growing sport in Montana - lacrosse. And in our feature story, reporter Edward O'Brien profiles the candidates in the Democratic primary race for U.S. House.

Two women are killed in a car crash near Ronan. We'll also tell you about some baseball-size hail and funnel clouds that damaged property in southeast Montana. And in our feature interview, reporter Edward O'Brien talks with Republican U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke.

The University of Montana get its largest-ever research award. We'll also tell you how much the state's unemployment rate dropped. And on Campaign Beat, our weekly political analysis program, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Lee Newspapers capitol reporters Chuck Johnson and Mike Dennison about attack ads and campaign endorsements.

Grizzly bears in Montana could be off the endangered species list in two years. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye takes us to a river honoring ceremony on the Flathead Reservation. And in the second of our two-part series on the Missoula country attorney race, News Director Sally Mauk talks with candidate Josh Van De Wetering about changes he would like to see in the county attorney's office.

Hyundai says it will appeal a verdict awarding millions of dollars to the families of two Montana teens killed in a Hyundai vehicle. We'll also tell you about a meeting of officials worried about protecting your water. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Missoula county attorney candidate Kirsten Pabst about her views of that office.

Negotiations will resume on the contentious Flathead Water Compact. Flathead reporter Katrin Fyre takes us to a workshop on backcountry horse packing. And in our feature interview, reporter Edward O'Brien talks with a Rocky Mountain labs scientist about the dangers of hantavirus.

A Missoula woman dies in a house fire. We'll also tell you what kind of summer fire season to expect. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Bohlinger about his stand on everything from balancing the budget to building the Keystone Pipeline.

Medicaid Expansion may not be dead in Montana. We'll also have the latest on spring snowpack and the outlook for flooding. And on "Campaign Beat", our weekly political analysis program, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Lee Newspaper capitol reporters Chuck Johnson and Mike Dennison about the role of superpacs in the primary races - and the latest TV campaign ads.

That new report on climate change released today outlines big changes for our forests. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye takes us to the setup of the 25th annual Forestry Expo. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with biologist Ray Huey about how our changing climate is affecting the tropics.

Another Montana skier dies in a late season avalanche. Mountain Water Company announces new repairs to its Missoula water system. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with scholar and author Stanley Katz about the importance of a global education.

A Montana Indian health service official resigns, citing a dysfunctional system. We'll also tell you about a vigil planned in Missoula for a slain German exchange student. and tonight on Campaign Beat, our weekly political analysis program, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Lee Newspaper capitol reporters Chuck Johnson and Mike Dennison about congressional campaign massages -- and contested legislative primary races.

The state Supreme Court overturns the light sentence of a teacher who raped a student. The father of a slain German exchange student arrives in Missoula and we'll have more reaction to that shooting. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Princeton professor and author Robert P. George about religious freedom and his opposition to gay marriage.

The state parole board is urged to set convicted murderer Barry Beach free. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye takes us to a special art class. And in our feature interview, reporter Edward O'Brien talks with journalist and history buff Kim Briggeman about the history of the Mullan Road.

Many are familiar with the Mullan Road; the road that traverses the expanse from Walla Walla, Washington to Fort Benton, Montana. Missoulians, for instance, routinely use Mullan to access their homes, or shopping or dining on Reserve Street. The Missoula County Detention Center's located there, as well. But perhaps you've never given a second thought to the road's namesake, its origin, or the impacts it's had on the region.

The Justice Department is allocating three million dollars to help sexual assault victims in the Bakken. We'll also tell you about a large gift to the University of Montana's museum of art and culture. And on "Campaign Beat", our weekly political analysis program, News Director Sally Mauk talks with Lee Newspaper capitol reporters Chuck Johnson and Mike Dennison about deceptive ads -- and websites.

The former head of the CIA tells a Missoula audience what he thinks is the nation's biggest security threat. Flathead reporter Katrin Frye previews some statewide rallies on climate change. Reporter Edward O'Brien gets some tips on scooping dog poop. And in our feature interview, News Director Sally Mauk talks with violinist Adele Anthony about her career and upcoming Montana concert.

Governor Steve Bullock wants the Board of Pardons to recommend clemency for convicted murderer Barry Beach. We'll also tell you why a conservation group is suing to get a small population of grizzlies in Northwest Montana listed as endangered. And in our feature interview, reporter Edward O'Brien talks with two experts on wildland firefighter safety.